NQT Induction Training Programme (EYFS and Primary Package)

Description
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Induction Programme for NQTs covers key areas to support NQTs during their induction year. We welcome NQTs from Royal Greenwich schools, as well as NQTs working in schools outside of the borough.

The sessions are delivered by experienced and outstanding practitioners, and the topics covered ensure that NQTs have the opportunity to develop skills they gained from training, whilst reflecting on the Teachers’ Standards throughout the year. Most sessions of the programme are offered in the morning and repeated in the afternoon. Experience has shown that having the opportunity to attend regular meetings at the Professional Development Centre (PDC) supports NQTs in building supportive relationships and networks, as well as broadening their skills and bank of resources to promote their development towards successful completion of induction and beyond.

NQT Induction Training Programme (Secondary Package)

Description
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Induction Programme for NQTs covers key areas to support NQTs during their induction year.

The sessions are delivered by experienced and outstanding practitioners, and the topics covered ensure that NQTs have the opportunity to develop skills they gained from training, whilst reflecting on the Teachers’ Standards throughout the year. Most sessions of the programme are offered in the morning and repeated in the afternoon. Experience has shown that having the opportunity to attend regular meetings at the Professional Development Centre (PDC) supports NQTs in building supportive relationships and networks, as well as broadening their skills and bank of resources to promote their development towards successful completion of induction and beyond.

Behaviour Management Day 2 – I'm a Survivor!

Description
This second session recaps some of the techniques covered in the first day with NQTs encouraged to share experiences, but with a greater emphasis on practical solutions to support behaviours as well as ensure that NQTs well-being is managed and are equipped to cope with the emotional side of daily behavioural management.

The training will cover:

Recap of previous behavioural management techniques to ensure a consistency of approach

A safe space for NQTs to explore issues they are having and to receive practical support

Understanding how to de-personalise behaviours

Understanding what pushes your buttons

Body language

What to do when you get to a point of no return

The difference between de-escalation and diversion

Tracking behaviours for patterns

Impact Statement
Pupils:

Will have more strategies to support their own behaviours and de-escalate

Will have a continued and consistent approach to behavioural management

Will have a teacher who is able to support them when their behaviours are difficult or distressing to manage

NQTs:

Will become more reflective in their approach to behavioural management and use/adapt strategies to support behaviours

Will receive additional strategies to support behaviours in line with schools behavioural policy

Will understand that extreme behaviours can be supported and challenged

Schools:

Will have NQTs who are not phased by distressing behaviours and who can deal with them according to both school policy and national guidance

Will have classrooms that are conducive to learning, with supportive, reflective practitioners

Description
This course will give NQTs an insight into the national curriculum for physical education to establish what constitutes high quality PE and school sport. NQTs will be supported to develop their planning for physical education.

Please note: FS and KS1 teachers will attend in the morning and KS2 teachers will attend in the afternoon.

Impact Statement
Pupils:

Will have enjoyable physical education and School Sport lessons

Will have improved self-esteem and motivation for their physical education and School Sport

Developing Teaching Strategies and Making Reasonable Adjustments to Increase Access to the Curriculum for SEN Pupils

Description
This session will provide colleagues with a brief overview of current provision for pupils with SEN in Royal Greenwich. Participants will be given guidance about making reasonable adjustments within the inclusive classroom, planning appropriate learning opportunities, target setting, tracking progress and additional provision and resourcing. The use of practical resources to increase access will be outlined and demonstrated and colleagues will be signposted to further CPD opportunities.

Impact Statement

Pupils:

Will benefit from increased access and appropriately resourced learning

NQTs:

Will demonstrate an increased understanding of their role and responsibility in providing effective learning opportunities for pupils with SEN

Will develop their understanding of inclusive classroom practice and make reasonable adjustments to increase access

Settings:

Will benefit from wider use of available resources to enhance provision

Will have established systems to increase access to the curriculum for SEN pupils

Food: Much more than just Nutrition

Description
The course explores the importance of food not only physically but also how it can support children emotionally. It looks at the current situation in terms of childhood obesity and explores ways in which schools must play their vital role in helping to reduce this trend.
It looks at how it can be used effectively as a tool to teach the national curriculum and bring learning to life making it real and inclusive as well as how it can build the wider school community, local community and beyond.
It explores the issue of holiday hunger, how this impacts on pupils and how schools could support children and families through the holidays.

Mindfulness and Resilience Training to Support Teacher Wellbeing

Description
This is an opportunity to find out how Mindfulness and resilience training can improve your wellbeing and help you manage the stressors of both teaching and life in general.
There will be a chance to learn and practice Mindfulness techniques, as well as to discover how Mindfulness can make a real difference to the lives of teachers and children.

Impact Statement
Pupils:

Will be taught by teachers with greater resilience, inner calm and improved wellbeing

NQTs:

Will develop an understanding of how Mindfulness can improve their resilience

Will learn and practice Mindfulness techniques

Schools:

Will benefit from teachers that have a greater understanding of how to be resilient and respond to the stresses of teaching more effectively

Taking Stock, Moving On

Description
This is an opportunity for NQTs to review their NQT year and reflect on its successes and difficulties.
Teachers then use this experience to consider and decide on relevant development and training needs over the following two years of their career.

Impact Statement

Pupils:

Will be taught by teachers with greater clarity, confidence and motivation

NQTs:

Will reflect on their NQT year achievements, challenges and learning and consider their professional ambitions and opportunities for their second year (and beyond)

Settings:

Will benefit from teachers with greater clarity, confidence and motivation to develop their talents and progress their careers